A resolution to demand the President and Secretaries of Treasury and Labor provide documents to the House of Representatives regarding the economic impact of government efficiency measures and newly imposed tariffs since January 20, 2025.
Donald Beyer
Representative
VA-8
This bill mandates the President, Secretary of Treasury, and Secretary of Labor to deliver documents to the House of Representatives regarding the economic impact of the Department of Government Efficiency's actions, including workforce reductions and contract terminations. It also requires information on the effects of newly imposed tariffs on imported goods. The requested documents must be provided within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.
Resolution Demands White House, Treasury, Labor Hand Over Docs on Economic Impact of Layoffs and Tariffs Within 14 Days
This resolution isn't making new law, but it is demanding answers. It directs the President, along with the Secretaries of Treasury and Labor, to turn over specific documents to the House of Representatives within 14 days. The goal? To get a clear picture of how recent government actions are hitting local economies and people's wallets.
Getting the Receipts on Government Cuts
The resolution specifically asks for communications and data related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Lawmakers want to see the numbers on how DOGE's recommendations – particularly mass layoffs of federal workers (including at places like the IRS and Social Security offices) and ending government leases – might be shrinking the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in different states, regions, or towns. Think about a town where a federal office closes – this request aims to quantify the ripple effect on local businesses and the overall economy.
Tracking Job Losses and Tariff Costs
Beyond the GDP impact, the resolution demands details on unemployment since January 20, 2025. This includes tracking any rise in unemployment rates, how long people are staying unemployed, and the total number of unemployment claims filed in communities affected by DOGE's workforce cuts or federal contract terminations. The request asks for this data broken down by state, region, or local community, painting a granular picture of job market shifts.
Furthermore, it tackles the issue of new tariffs imposed on goods from Canada, Mexico, or any other country since that same date. The House wants documents showing the anticipated change in the cost of these imported goods, again, at the national, state, regional, or local level. Essentially, they're asking: 'What's the real price tag of these tariffs for consumers and businesses?' This resolution is all about forcing the executive branch to show its work on policies that could significantly impact jobs, local economies, and the cost of everyday goods.